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Courses and Programs Details
4590 Computer Networking Technology: Career Associate
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| Students prepare to work in the field of computer networking. They are trained to design, install, configure, and maintain networks. The program includes the study of data communications, telecommunications, Networking Operating System fundamentals, TCP/IP, cabling, terminations, network connections, cable testers, network analyzers, PBX equipment, NIC's, hubs, bridges, switches, and routers. The program is vendor neutral and coordinates with national standards from the National Association of Communication Systems Engineers and the Computing Technology Industry Association. The complete programs are available only at the Harrisburg Campus. |
| Computer networking encompasses a broad range of jobs and job titles for CNT graduates including network support technicians, network administrators, network planning analysts, systems analysts, network coordinators, telecommunications specialists, information technology specialists, consultants, market representatives, and related information technologist positions. |
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying concepts of network communications
- Use current terminology of networking when preparing reports and proposals
- Apply the correct hardware/software technology for effective use in a business environment
- Distinguish between the latest LAN, WAN, and MAN technologies
- Demonstrate the installation, maintenance, and technical support of popular networking hardware/software systems
- Demonstrate network troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques
- Distinguish between the important networking architectures and the network operating systems
- Demonstrate network design and network management skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of client/server systems
- Employ effective oral and written technical communication
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